Recently, Microsoft has officially informed its Microsoft 365 Insiders that beginning October 14, OneNote for Windows 10 will reach End of Support.
Here are the details
OneNote for Windows 10 support is ending
After October 14, OneNote for Windows 10 will become read only which means you will still be able to view your notes, but you won’t be able to edit or sync them using that version. Updates, bug fixes, and security patches will no longer be provided in OneNote for Windows 10.
What do you need to know?
For users
If you currently rely on OneNote for Windows 10 for teaching, collaboration or daily organization, you are recommended to switch to the OneNote on Windows app to take advantage of all the new capabilities.
Steps to make a smooth transition to the latest OneNote experience
- Sync your notes first: Make sure all your notebooks are up-to-date by right-clicking each notebook in OneNote for Windows 10 and selecting Sync This Notebook. Fully syncing to OneDrive or SharePoint ensures your work carries over automatically when you switch to the latest OneNote app on Windows.
- Use the in-app migration ribbon: After syncing, click the in-app migration banner in OneNote for Windows 10 – either the Move to the newest version of OneNote banner or the Switch now button – and follow the prompts to ensure your notebook content is safely preserved. The banner will guide you directly to the correct OneNote on Windows app in the Microsoft Store.
- Download the OneNote on Windows app from the Microsoft Store: It’s free, actively supported, and packed with powerful features. Just sign in with your work, school, or personal credentials, and your notebooks will appear automatically if they’re stored in OneDrive or SharePoint. Go to File > Open Backups in OneNote on Windows to recover older notes.
For organizations and IT admins
You can use Microsoft’s official OneNote for Windows 10 migration guide for enterprise deployment.
